the frame came bent and they basically told me to keep it or return it and Im expecting too much from a bike at this price.

the bike on the non-drive side:
- seat stay is 1/4" higher than the other
- chain stay near the drop has a slight bend, I guess to compensate for the difference in height
- the drop is angled dowward in order to make a connection, a connection that was not completely welded

I am the same guy with the defective whelset who said just buy the frame and now i say just buy a bikesdirect budget fixed ride instead, ie. kilo tt, the hour, clockwork...etc

when I called to tell them (rscycle) about the frame they told me that im expecting too much from a bike at this price point - I said that there is no way I expected a show bike to be shiped to my door I just expected a bike without defects so I could just ride.

hmmm - My bike is actually the 2010 tommaso Agusta Ninja (all black) - ok here we go: a quick summary of this bike would be to just buy the frame. The parts on here all seem to be the stepchild of what their supposed to be. After putting the bike together and riding around the hood, it feels like I paid too much for this bike. The Tommaso saddle sucks though. The o9 came with a san marco power ponza saddle(something I wouldnt have to change right away). The frame felt good enough. the drops are a joke, c'mon T.R. , you put your name on this?? sorry Im getting away from the summary - I should have listened to everyone and their moms when they told me to get a kilo tt for a starter fixed gear!!! but I wanted an all black ride. I know that the good folks at Randal Scott could have put together a better bike for the money. I put in the same catagory as the kilo tt from bikesdirect which it worth every 300 of the dollars you pay and its shipped for free. JUST GET THE FRAME - THE BIKE LOOKS BETTER THEN IT RIDES

Bike Setup: it has a 48/16, i am going to switch out to a 48/17 or 15 to save the tires and chain from wearing out so fast.

Overall Rating:

Value Rating:

Submitted by
art
a Commuter

Date Reviewed: November 16, 2009

Strengths: amazing geomerty. super tight. i have yet to find a bike that handles as well as this one.

Weaknesses: crap pedals and handlebars, very heavy

Bottom Line:

great entry level single speed if your looking for a clean stealthy look. not too many others on the streets. too bad the steel is just straight gauge crap. its heavier than my touring bike but has far less components!

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